There You'll Be (from Pearl Harbor): 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
From Pearl Harbor
Words and music by Diane Warren / arr. Teena Chinn and Jeff Funk
Level: Moderate
Item: 00-PO-0004791
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Jeff Funk and Teena Chinn collaborated to create this wonderful choral arrangement of Diane Warren's theme song from the 2001 motion picture Pearl Harbor.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0004791
More about this title
About the Composer: Diane Warren
Diane Warren is one of Hollywood's most prolific and successful songwriters, with a career spanning four decades of film and television scoring. Her compositions have earned multiple Academy Award nominations and Golden Globe awards, establishing her as a master of crafting emotionally resonant themes that resonate with audiences worldwide.
Warren's gift for melody and emotional directness makes her work particularly valuable in choral settings. Her songs translate naturally to ensemble arrangements because they center on singable, memorable lines and universal human themes rather than complex harmonic innovation.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the grandeur and emotional sweep of Warren's original theme while remaining completely accessible for a three-part mixed choir at the moderate level. The pop sensibility keeps singers engaged with familiar melodic language, and the recorded accompaniment support removes barriers to successful performance even in programs with limited rehearsal time.
What to expect
Soaring and cinematic, with the kind of melodic generosity that made the original film theme memorable. The three-part texture creates warmth and fullness while remaining transparent enough for voices to shine and lyrics to land clearly.
Who it's for
Directors seeking accessible pop repertoire that connects with students through film familiarity and contemporary musical style. This works equally well for middle school, high school, and community choirs looking to program something singable without sacrificing emotional impact.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across your three parts; the arrangement likely distributes Warren's signature tune across voice sections, so ensure no single line dominates the texture.
- Lean into the legit pop vocal tone rather than classical choral resonance. This style calls for a fresher, more speech-connected approach to vowels.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in entrances and phrase shapes during early rehearsals, then gradually move toward independence as confidence builds.
- Shape the dynamics intentionally around the film's emotional arc. Even a moderate-level arrangement benefits from strategic crescendos and releases that follow the lyrical content.
How to use it
Program this as a concert closer or emotional centerpiece, particularly if you're building a concert around film music, contemporary themes, or works that bridge musical theater and classical traditions. It pairs well alongside other pop arrangements or movie themes and offers students a satisfying moment of connection between classroom music and popular culture.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in a pop vocal style with appropriate diction and tone production
- Balancing three distinct voice parts while maintaining clear melodic focus
- Interpretation of film music and cinematic phrasing in a choral context
- Reading and performing with recorded accompaniment support